I have learned over the years that the expression ‘do not judge a book by its cover’ is perfectly suited …
Yamaguchi: Michelin quality ramen in Waseda
Teppanyaki 10: good low-end Teppanyaki in Ginza
Teppanyaki is worth trying at least once in a lifetime. It is truly a one-of-a kind experience to watch a …
Lugdunum: fantastic Bouchon Lyonnais in Kagurazaka
Although most people understandably believe that Paris is the rightful capital of French gastronomy, the reality is altogether different. In …
EKO lolonyon: Togolese cuisine in Akasaka
I was taking a casual stroll in Akasaka with my boyfriend when I stumbled across a colorful sign on the …
Jade 5: lovely American brunch restaurant in Hiroo
Hiroo is such a cool area to walk around. I really love its international vibe, and it is a real …
The Rooftop Butcher: Chicago-style pizza in Kichijoji
A few years back, DevilCraft was pretty much the only place where you could get a Chicago-style pizza in Tokyo. …
L’Amitié: authentic French cuisine in Takadanobaba
I love Japanese cuisine, but I must admit that I often miss French food. In the past, my first instinct …
Sanukiya: Japanese sweets along Kanda river
Japanese cuisine isn’t exactly famous for its desserts, but it does offer plenty to satisfy your sweet tooth. Anmitsu, for …
The Apollo: modern Greek cuisine with a wonderful view of Ginza!
If you are fancying some Greek food The Apollo may be just what you need! This contemporary Greek restaurant offers …
Blu Jam Café: Tokyo’s ultimate all-day American brunch
UPDATE: Blu Jam Café Daikanyama is permanently closed, but there is another branch in Azabu-juban. For more information, please check …
Anjir: lovely hidden wine bar in Kichijoji
anjir is a lovely little restaurant and wine bar hidden in one of Kichijoji’s back streets. Tucked away in a …
W Omotesando: Cellar & Grill for wine lovers
For great food and wine, W Omotesando The Cellar Grill is where you need to go. I have been going …
Les Enfants Gâtés: refined French cuisine in Daikanyama
Les Enfants Gâtés is a French restaurant located between Daikanyama and Shibuya. It is nestled in a really quiet street, …
Carvaan Tokyo: Arabian cuisine lacking flavors
Department stores are rarely my first choice when I want to dine out, but I happened to be shopping in …
World Breakfast Allday Kichijoji: travel to a new country for breakfast!
I love breakfast. I tend to skip it most days — busy city life and all, you know — but …
L’Ignis: good wood-grilled cuisine & wine in Ebisu
Ebisu is definitely one of my favorite places in Tokyo to dine out. I love how cosmopolitan it is, and …